French Art at the Hermitage: Bouguereau to Matisse 1860-1950 (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)

The age of steam and electricity has not been neglected by publishers, infact there are enough books on Impressionism to pave the South of France. But this volume genuinely stands apart. It examines the vast and extraordinary collection of French art held at The Hermitage. The works were almost all confiscated from royalty, the Grand Dukes and wealthy merchant collectors by the Art and Historical Commission of the Winter Palace hastily formed in the wake of the 1917 revolution. The collection has remained intact under the protection of the Soviet State ever since. The plates are wonderful; firstly there are plenty of them, many haven't been reproduced before and the standard of production is remarkable. (Kirkus UK)

A comprehensive survey of the Hermitage Museum's collection of French art from 1860 to 1950. This collection comprises paintings, sculptures and drawings by many significant artists of this period, as well as works by early Salon artists who were highly regarded in their day but are now less well known. As well as the Monets, Renoirs and Cezannes which make the Hermitage famous, this survey features many works that are kept in storage at the museum, and little-known images from the backs of some of the works. Throughout the book, the author's informative commentary accompanies the illustrations.

General

Imprint:	Booth-Clibborn Editions
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1999
Authors:	Albert Kostenevich
Dimensions:	298 x 260 x 42mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	472
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-86154-136-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1800 to 1900 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Painting & paintings > General
LSN:	1-86154-136-8
Barcode:	9781861541369

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